Baptists in North America: An Historical Perspective (Religious Life in America)

Written by a leading authority on Baptist life and thought, this inclusive survey traces the development of the Baptist tradition in North America over the past 400 years. * Shows how from a handful of churches on the Atlantic Coast, the Baptist movement spread to become the largest Protestant denomination in the United States. * Considers the contribution of all Baptists, including those in the United States and Canada, men and women, Caucasians and non-Caucasians. * Includes statistical data, a timeline, lists of Baptist groups and related institutions, and a glossary of terms.